Sony DREAM MACHINE ICF-C492 - FM/AM Clock Radio Manual

Important

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Overview

* There is a tactile dot beside VOL to show the direction to turn up the volume.

Features

• Easy to-see large 1.4 inch green LED
• Alarm Vol. Control (High/Low)
• Dual alarm (radio alarm and buzzer alarm)
• Easy to-see alarm indicator
• Variable brightness control
• Full power backup to keep the clock and the alarm (radio and buzzer) operating during a power interruption with a 6F22 battery (not supplied) installed. (For models other than the North American model, the power backup is only for the clock.)

Installing the Battery

To keep good time, your Dream Machine needs one 6F22 battery (not supplied), in addition to house current. The battery keeps the clock operating in the event of a power interruption. Before setting the time on your Dream Machine, open the lid at the bottom of the unit, install the battery with correct polarity and then close the lid.
After a power interruption, the displayed time may not be always correct (It may gain or lose about 10 minutes per hour).

Knowing When to Replace the Battery

To check the battery power, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and plug it in again after a few minutes. If the displayed time is incorrect, replace the battery with a new one.

Changing the Brightness of the Clock display

Turn BRIGHTNESS to adjust the brightness of the clock display.

Setting the Clock

1. Plug in the unit.
   The display will flash "AM 12:00"or "0:00".
2. Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET switch to CLOCK.
3. Press FAST+ or – to adjust the time.
   When you press FAST+, the time is raised rapidly.
   When you press FAST–, the time is lowered rapidly.
   When you press +, the time is raised in one-minute steps.
4. Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET switch to HOLD.
   Make sure that the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET switch is set to HOLD. When it is set to HOLD, you cannot see the red label underneath. Otherwise, the displayed time might be changed if FAST+ or – happens to be pressed.

The clock system varies depending on the model you own.
12-hour system: "AM 12:00"=midnight
24-hour system: "0:00"=midnight

To display minute and second, press SNOOZE.
Example: When the current time is 7:15:10, the display will become:

The display returns to the current time when you release SNOOZE.
To adjust the time exactly to the second, press + briefly with the time signal.

Operating the Device

1. Press RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2. Adjust volume using VOL.
3. Select the BAND.
4. Tune into a station using TUNE.

To turn off the radio
Press ALARM RESET•RADIO OFF.

Improving the Reception

FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to improve FM reception.

AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the unit.

Setting the Alarm

This radio is equipped with 3 alarm modes – RADIO, BUZZER and RADIO+BUZZER. Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock (see "Setting the Clock").

To set the radio alarm, first tune in to a station and adjust the volume.

1. Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET switch to RADIO or BUZZER.
2. Press FAST+ or – to select the desired time.
   When you press FAST+, the time is raised rapidly.
   When you press FAST–, the time is lowered rapidly.
   When you press +, the time is raised in one-minute steps.
3. Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET switch to HOLD.
   Make sure that the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET switch is set to HOLD after setting the clock. When it is set to HOLD, you cannot see the red label underneath.
4. Set the ALARM MODE switch to RADIO, BUZZER or RADIO+BUZZER.
   The ALARM RADIO or ALARM BUZZER indicator lights up. When you set both alarm times, both ALARM RADIO and ALARM BUZZER indicators light up.

The alarm will come on at the preset time and will automatically turn itself off after about 59 minutes.
If the same alarm time is set for both RADIO and BUZZER, RADIO will take priority.

To check the alarm setting
Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET switch to RADIO or BUZZER.

To Doze for a Few More Minutes
Press SNOOZE.
The radio or buzzer turns off but will automatically come on again after about 6 minutes. You can repeat this process as many times as you like.

To Stop the Alarm
Press ALARM RESET•RADIO OFF to turn off the alarm.
The alarm will come on again at the same time the next day.

To Deactive the Alarm
Set the ALARM MODE switch to OFF. ALARM RADIO, ALARM BUZZER or both indicators will be turned off.

To Adjust the Alarm Level
(ALARM VOL)
Select the volume of the alarm by setting ALARM VOL to HIGH or LOW.

Note
If you select the RADIO+BUZZER mode, set the BUZZER alarm time earlier than the RADIO alarm time, and then use the SNOOZE button to turn off the buzzer, the radio will not come on even if the RADIO alarm time comes during the snooze period; only the buzzer will come back on after the snooze period is over.

Setting the Sleep Timer

Enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep timer.

Press SLEEP.
The radio turns on. You can set the sleep timer to durations up to 59 minutes. When you keep pressing SLEEP, the time is lowered in one-minute steps.

When you press FAST+ or FAST– while holding down SLEEP, the time is changed rapidly. When you press + while holding down SLEEP, the time is raised in oneminute steps.
The radio will play for the time you set, then turn off.

To turn off the radio before the preset time
Press ALARM RESET•RADIO OFF.

Precautions

• Operate the unit on the power source specified in "Specifications".
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is located at the bottom of the unit.
• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug, not the cord.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) which might block the ventilation holes.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by a qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
• Do not connect the antenna lead to an external antenna.

Battery Warning

When the unit will be left unplugged for a long time, remove the battery to avoid undue battery discharge and damage to the unit from battery leakage.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

Time display
North and South America, Australia and UK: 12-hour system
Other countries/regions: 24-hour system

Frequency range
Italy

Other countries / regions

Speaker
Approx. 6.6 cm ( 2 ⁵/₈ inches) dia. 8 Ω

Power output
120 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements
North and South America: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Australia: 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Other countries: 220-230 V AC, 50 Hz
For power backup: 9 V DC, one 6F22 battery

Battery life
Approx. 9 hours (for clock and alarm backup) using Sony 006P (6F22) battery (North and South American model)
Approx. 20 hours (for clock backup) using Sony 006P (6F22) battery (Other models)

Dimensions
Approx. 198.7 × 101.5 × 109.7 mm (w/h/d)
(7 ⁷/₈ × 4 × 4 ³/₈ inches) not incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass
Approx. 640 g (1 lb 6.58 oz) not incl. battery

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Lead-free solder is used for soldering. Halogenated flame retardants are not used in printed wiring boards.

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